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by_Hiro_ ( 151911 ) writes:
I have at least one friend who set up Asterisk for their home system, and got SIP phones where hardware phones are needed, and put software phones and headsets on all the computers.
http://www.asterisk.org/ [asterisk.org]
http://www.trixbox.org/ [trixbox.org]
I've not played with the free (as in beer) solutions, but the semi-free business versions (Trixbox, Digium) do support a shared speed-dial list. Plus you gain intercom, paging, music on hold, etc.
byRob the Bold ( 788862 ) writes:
Asterisk would definitely do it. You can get SIP instruments for under $100 each. Power over Ethernet switch with 8 powered ports isn't too expensive and eliminates the need for wall warts at all your extensions (Assuming you get PoE capable phones). Migrate or replace your home phone number with a VOIP service, they're not that expensive, might even come with an incoming fax line.
P.S. Grandstream phones relatively are cheap. You can get executivey, businessy, or homey type models. They can import your
by_Hiro_ ( 151911 ) writes:
Looks like these would fit the bill:
http://www.voipsupply.com/ip-phones/wi-fi [voipsupply.com]
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